Nintendo Gameboy Advance

The Game Boy Advance (ゲームボーイアドバンス, Gēmu Bōi Adobansu, often shortened to GBA) is a 32-bit handheld video game console developed, manufactured and marketed by Nintendo. It is the successor to the popular Game Boy Color. It was released in Japan on March 21, 2001; in North America on June 11, 2001; in Australia on June 22, 2001, in Europe on June 22, 2001; and in the People's Republic of China on June 8, 2004 (excluding Hong Kong).

In 1996, magazines including issues 53 and 54 of Total! and the July 1996 issue of Game Informer featured reports of a new Game Boy, codenamed Project Atlantis. Although the expected release date of "early 1997" would make this machine seem to be the Game Boy Color, it was described as having "a 32-bit RISC processor" and "allowing similar to SNES standard games-playing to be played in the palm of your hand"—a description that more closely matches the Game Boy Advance.

On December 1, 2006, Nintendo of America released launch-to-date information indicating that the Game Boy Advance series had sold 33.63 million units in the United States. As of September 30, 2007, the Game Boy Advance series has sold 80.48 million units worldwide, of which 42.82 million are Game Boy Advance SP units.

The Game Boy Advance has become the modern flagship of sprite-based games. With hardware superior to the Super NES it has proven that sprite-based technology could improve and live side by side with the 3D games of today's consoles. The Game Boy Advance not only has one's typical platformers, but also a huge collection of SNES-style RPGs. It has also become a popular system for old-school gamers due to the increasing amount of games ported from various 8-bit and 16-bit systems of the previous era.

Through the use of flash cartridges and emulators the Game Boy Advance can even play NES and TurboGrafx-16 games, as well as AGI-based Sierra On-Line PC adventure games. Backward compatibility for Game Boy and Game Boy Color games is provided by an 8.4 MHz Z80 co-processor, while a link port at the top of the unit allows it to be connected to other devices via use of a Nintendo Game Link cable or GameCube cable.

Many people have developed their own software to run on the Game Boy Advance. This is typically tested using emulators, and later written to flash cartridges to run on real consoles. Most such developers use a version of the GNU Compiler Collection (gcc) and program in either C or C++, though recently some developers have started using Free Pascal.

In early 2003, Nintendo upgraded the Gameboy Advance to the Gameboy Advance SPgiving it an internal front-light that can be turned on or off, a rechargeable lithium ion battery, as well as a folding case approximately half the original size. It was designed to address some common complaints with the original Game Boy Advance which was criticized for being very uncomfortable. The Game Boy Advance SP also came with a new and much brighter LCD screen for improved playability.

Around the same time as the release of the Game Boy Micro, Nintendo released a new backlit version of the SP in North America (commonly referred to as the "GBA SP+"). The switch that controls the light now toggles between "normal" (which itself is already brighter than the original Game Boy Advance SP's screen), and "bright," an intense brightness level similar to an LCD television set.

In September 2005, Nintendo released a second redesign of the Game Boy Advance. This model, dubbed the Game Boy Micro, is similar in style to the original Game Boy Advance's horizontal orientation, but is much smaller and sleeker. The Game Boy Micro also allows the user an ability to switch between several colored faceplates to allow customization, a feature which Nintendo advertised heavily around the Game Boy Micro's launch. Nintendo also hoped that this "fashion" feature will help target audiences outside of typical video game players, much like its new Wii. Unlike the previous Game Boy Advance models, Game Boy Micro is unable to support Game Boy and Game Boy Color titles.

Nintendo's competitors in the handheld market were the Neo Geo Pocket Color, Bandai Swan Crystal, Game Park 32, Tapwave Zodiac and the Nokia N-Gage. Despite the competitors' best efforts, Nintendo maintained its majority market share with the Game Boy Advance.

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Super Robot Taisen Original Generation - Nintendo Gameboy Advance (NTSC-J) This is the Japanese import but it will work on any Nintendo Gameboy Advance Gear console Box: yes Manual: yes Sold Out!	Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo Revival - Nintendo Gameboy Advance Experience the ultimate arcade action in your home. Super Move! If you're not addicted to Super Move after playing Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo, you will definitely not be excited by whatever game you play! By using the regular special moves, charge up the Super Move gauge. Input the Super Move Command, then let it soar! Experience the ultimate... Box: yes Manual: yes Sold Out!
Sword of Mana - Nintendo Gameboy Advance Here comes a new legacy to Mana series called Sword of Mana. This Game Boy Advance based remake of the first Seiken Densetsu, which was released in English as Final Fantasy Adventure on the original Game Boy. Many Square fans will remember that Seiken Densetsu 2 was released on SNES in English as Secret of Mana. Box: yes Manual: yes Sold Out!	Tang Tang - Nintendo Gameboy Advance The Associated Nexus of Galaxies (TANG) has been threatened by hordes of invaders bent on destroying the planet's Energy Crystals. As a last hope, the TANG calls upon four super dimensional cyborg soldiers known as the Tangibles, who have the ability to conjure up solid blocks out of thin air. These brave heroes will need to use their cunning,... Box: yes Manual: yes Sold Out!
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Nintendo Gameboy Advance (PAL) Be your favourite Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle and master your ultimate ninja skills in their action packed world. Roam NYC streets, scour underground sewers and fight your way across rooftops on a collision course with the Shredder and his vile pack of Foot Ninjas. Master ninja butt kicking skills in action based game play discover scrolls and... Box: yes Manual: yes Sold Out!	Tekken Advance - Nintendo Gameboy Advance Finally, the biggest, baddest bruiser of them all goes portable! And it's all here... the vicious combos, the killer graphics, and the greatest fighters. Practive your technique, remember to sidestep, and pray your skills are up to the challenge. Nothing compares to the massive bone crunching moves and brutal face-poundings of the King of Iron... Box: yes Manual: yes Sold Out!
Tennis Master Series 2003 - Nintendo Gameboy Advance Take part in the planet's most prestigious tournaments and win the Masters Cup at Shanghai! Box: yes Manual: yes Sold Out!	Terminator 3 - Nintendo Gameboy Advance (PAL) Advance to CRS time displacement chamber. Return to 2003. Critical priority: protect John Connor. Fight for the first time ever as Arnold Schwarzenegger. Access unique Terminator abilities to complete the objectives. Live the complete Terminator experience as a tech-com fighter battle for survival against the onslaught and as a CRS fighter... Box: yes Manual: yes Sold Out!
Tetris Worlds - Nintendo Gameboy Advance For over a decade, the Tetris series has made an appearance on every game system. Tetris Worlds continues that streak, bringing their distinct brand of simple, yet addictive gameplay to the current generation of systems. Small shapes called Tetraminoes fall from the top of the screen to the bottom and you must rotate them and fit them together to... Box: yes Manual: yes Sold Out!	Three Stooges - Nintendo Gameboy Advance Moe, Larry and Curly star in their own Cinemaware Interactive Movie! Join those zany masters of mirth as they try to save an old lady and her 3 beautiful daughter from the clutches of an evil banker. You'll hear the real Stooges' voices as you manoeuvre them through a variety of antics, including prize fighting, pie throwing and medical madness in... Box: yes Manual: yes Sold Out!
Tom Clancys Splinter Cell - Nintendo Gameboy Advance (PAL) Sent to execute desperate missions, you're the last resort of your government. Your name is Sam Fisher. You are a Splinter Cell. Hide, sneak and use prototype weapons and gadgets to infiltrate 10 tense action filled maps. Unlock up to 5 secret maps by connecting to the Nintendo Gamecube version. Box: yes Manual: yes Price: £10	Tomato Adventure - Nintendo Gameboy Advance (NTSC-J) This is the Japanese import but it will work on any Nintendo Gameboy Advance Gear console Box: yes Manual: yes Sold Out!
Tony Hawks American Sk8land - Nintendo Gameboy Advance (PAL) Hang with Tony Hawk as you take on the massive city of LA. There's so many tricks you'll never have to skate the same line twice! Box: yes Manual: yes Sold Out!	Tony Hawks Pro Skater 2 - Nintendo Gameboy Advance The legend returns. Hawk's back, in the world' first 3D handheld skating game. And he's brought new pros (Caballero, Koston, Mullen). New tricks (Bluntsides, BSFS Nose-and Tailslides, Heelflip Varials, Airwalks & more). And new terrain (insane street and vert levels). Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 for Game Boy Advance. Get your hands on a legend. Box: yes Manual: yes Sold Out!
Wario Ware Inc - Nintendo Gameboy Advance Frantic action! Prepare for lightning-quick game play as you blaze through over 200 bizarre microgames designed by a crazy crew of Wario's cronies! There are even two-player contests that can be played on a single Game Boy Advance! Pick up and play! Ultra-simple controls make each game easy to get into...until the games start coming faster... and... Box: yes Manual: yes Sold Out!	Wario Ware Inc - Mega Minigames - Nintendo Gameboy Advance Hey! Pay attention when Wario's talking to you! Listen, you'd better have fast reflexes if you think you can master all the games I've crammed in here. There are more of 'em than I can count and they're the best games ever baby! And the best thing is, they're all simple enough that even somebody like you can figure 'em out! Why didn't I get into... Box: yes Manual: yes Sold Out!
Warioland 4 - Nintendo Gameboy Advance Warios's back for more. and more. and MORE! Hey you! Listen up when Wario's talking. I just read about a legendary Pyramid of Gold, and you're gonna help me explore it. There's tons of treasure hidden within, and I want it all. There'll be loads of weird enemies and big, bad bosses, so don't even think about starting this... Box: yes Manual: yes Sold Out!	WarioLand 4 - Nintendo Gameboy Advance (NTSC-J) This is the Japanese import but it will work on any Nintendo Gameboy Advance Gear console Box: yes Manual: yes Sold Out!
Wing Commander Prophecy - Nintendo Gameboy Advance The ultimate in Sci-Fi combat. Strap yourself in for the ride of a lifetime! Power by the award-winning Blueroses engine, Wing Commander Prophecy explodes onto your Gameboy Advance with stunning 3D graphics, action packed gameplay and a terrifying new alien menace who you must defeat! Reunite with Blair, Maniac and Rachel as you defend the... Box: yes Manual: yes Sold Out!	Wings - Nintendo Gameboy Advance (NTSC-U) Take to the skies at the dawn of aviation in Europe's most brutal conflict! Relive the action, glory and daring of World War I through the eyes of a rookie pilot in the Allied or German forces. Soar to the top of your squadron as you fight through 220 missions over two separate campaigns. Strage the front lines, bomb enemy bases and engage cunning... Box: yes Manual: yes Sold Out!
Wolfenstein 3D - Nintendo Gameboy Advance (PAL) A Nazi stronghold awaits and only you can smash your way into its hidden depths, blowing away enemy scum as you go. Ammo up, this is the game the Computer Gaming World Hall of Fame credits as helping shape the computer gaming industry! Id software's classic powerhouse is back and now in the palm of your hand! Let the carnage begin. Box: yes Manual: yes Sold Out!	WWE Survivor Series - Nintendo Gameboy Advance (PAL) 4 player wrestling with the GBS game link cable. Cage, tag team, fatal 4 way and more. Top superstars from Smackdown! And Raw. Battle for the championships in story mode. Box: yes Manual: yes Sold Out!
WWF Road to Wrestlemania - Nintendo Gameboy Advance Heartache, glory and WWF mayhem! Twenty-four WWF superstars with entrances and finishing moves. Use weapons to defeat opponents. Battle it out with four players. Various match types including cage and hardcore. Box: yes Manual: yes Sold Out!	X-Men Reign of the Apolocalypse - Nintendo Gameboy Advance Feel the Danger. Fight the odds. You and your fellow X-Men are thrown into a strange, parallel universe where Apocalypse reigns supreme. Your only hope - fight through countless enemies and threats to reach the Warp Gate and return home. Box: yes Manual: yes Sold Out!
Yoshis Universal Gravitation - Nintendo Gameboy Advance (NTSC-J) This is the Japanese import but it will work on any Nintendo Gameboy Advance Gear console Box: yes Manual: yes Sold Out!	Yu-Gi-Oh World Championship Tournament 2004 - Nintendo Gameboy Advance (PAL) The ultimate card battle begins right here, right now. Victory is all that matters. More advanced AI! More decks! Study your opponent's skill and Deck strategy to win the duel! Construct up to three separate Decks to implement different battle strategies. Box: yes Manual: yes Sold Out!

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Denki Blocks

- Nintendo Gameboy Advance

The exciting new block puzzle craze! For one-four players. From Denki comes a whole new way to have fun with blocks. Denki Blocks! Features three great solo modes plus a trio of challenging contests for up to four players using one Game Boy Advance.

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